Colombia
Americas
Key facts
- Capital
- Bogotá
- Population
- 53,425,635
- 2025
- Area
- 1,140,619 km²
- Official language
- Spanish
- Currency
- Colombian Peso
- COP
- GDP per capita
- US$8,562
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Colombia allows dual citizenship: Colombian nationality is not lost by acquiring another, and naturalised citizens need not renounce their nationality of origin.
Colombia (Americas) has data on 12/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Investment Migration ROI — #12/50 (82.0/100). Lowest relative position: Tax Freedom Index — #125/145 (50.0/100). The passport ranks #45/198 and reaches 137 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 55.8/100 (#104/199). On the entry side, 101/197 passports can enter Colombia without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 3 active citizenship and residence programmes in Colombia.
Scores on 12 indices
- Health & Longevity65.3
- Safety & Stability49.0
- Economy & Income62.7
- Education66.8
- Environment & Clean Water80.6
- Infrastructure84.1
- Digital Connectivity66.3
- Equality19.0
- Learning Quality47.9
- Educational Attainment81.2
- Expected Years of Schooling70.2
- Education Spending63.2
- Basic Access80.7
- Violent Crime45.7
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism33.1
- Law Enforcement & Order35.4
- Road Safety61.8
- Absence of Armed Conflict92.1
- Health Outcomes83.5
- Coverage & Access93.5
- Health Workforce & Facilities23.5
- Spending & Investment30.8
- Financial Protection82.9
- Personal Income Tax29.1
- Capital Gains & Dividends62.5
- System & Incentives45.0
- Net Wealth Tax70.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax73.3
- Corporate & Social Security27.2
- Rule of Law & Property Rights36.0
- Political Stability33.1
- Institutions & Regulation48.1
- Financial Soundness70.4
- Monetary Stability52.5
- Freedom of Capital Movement70.0
- Education66.8
- Healthcare65.3
- Safety49.0
- Quality of Life61.0
- Cost of living71.8
- Passport61.7
- Passport61.7
- Quality of Life61.0
- Safety49.0
- Healthcare65.3
- Purchasing power & price stability38.3
- Education66.8
- Wealth Protection49.4
- Tax50.0
- Cost of living71.8
- Healthcare65.3
- Safety49.0
- Quality of Life61.0
- Tax50.0
- Wealth Protection49.4
- Affordable Prices80.0
- Price Stability52.5
- Purchasing power34.8
At a glance
Entering Colombia
- Visa-free: 101 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 1 passports
- Consular visa required: 95 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Americas on 0/12 indices
- Above the regional median on 4/12 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Visa V Nómadas Digitales
- Migrant (M) / Resident (R) Investor Visa - Resolution 5477 of 2022
- Visa M — Pensionado
Frequently asked questions about Colombia
What is the capital of Colombia?
The capital of Colombia is Bogotá.
What is the population of Colombia?
According to the World Bank, Colombia had a population of 53,425,635 in 2025.
What is the official language of Colombia?
The official language of Colombia is Spanish.
What currency does Colombia use?
Colombia uses the Colombian Peso (COP).
Does Colombia allow dual citizenship?
Colombia allows dual citizenship: Colombian nationality is not lost by acquiring another, and naturalised citizens need not renounce their nationality of origin.
How strong is the Colombia passport?
The Colombia passport ranks #45 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 137 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Colombia passport holders?
Holders of the Colombia passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 57 destinations and need an e-Visa for 53. Full list: Colombia passport page.
How many passports can enter Colombia without applying for a visa in advance?
101 of 197 passports can enter Colombia without applying for a consular visa in advance: 101 visa-free. 1 need an e-Visa and 95 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Colombia offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 3 active citizenship and residency programmes in Colombia: Visa V Nómadas Digitales, Migrant (M) / Resident (R) Investor Visa - Resolution 5477 of 2022 and Visa M — Pensionado. Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in Colombia?
In Colombia, Migrant (M) / Resident (R) Investor Visa - Resolution 5477 of 2022 requires a minimum investment starting from US$38,000 (reference USD conversion).
How long does an application take in Colombia?
In Colombia, an application under Visa V Nómadas Digitales takes about 0–1 months, Migrant (M) / Resident (R) Investor Visa - Resolution 5477 of 2022 about 1–2 months and Visa M — Pensionado about 1–2 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of Colombia through these programmes?
Through Migrant (M) / Resident (R) Investor Visa - Resolution 5477 of 2022, citizenship of Colombia is possible after about 5 years, after a period of permanent residence; through Visa M — Pensionado, citizenship of Colombia is possible after about 5 years, after a period of permanent residence (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Colombia?
In Colombia, Visa V Nómadas Digitales requires 0 days of physical presence a year and Visa M — Pensionado 0 days (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Colombia?
Family members included: Visa V Nómadas Digitales: spouse and children under 25; Migrant (M) / Resident (R) Investor Visa - Resolution 5477 of 2022: spouse; Visa M — Pensionado: spouse and children under 25.
Where is Colombia strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Colombia is strongest on the Investment Migration ROI (#12 of 50) and weakest on the Tax Freedom Index (#125 of 145).
How does Colombia rank for quality of life?
Colombia scores 61.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #131 of 211.
Is Colombia expensive to live in?
Colombia scores 71.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #89 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Colombia?
Colombia scores 49.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #164 of 203.
How does Colombia rank for healthcare?
Colombia scores 65.3/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #62 of 192.
How does Colombia rank for education?
Colombia scores 66.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #80 of 191.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 12 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
